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Atlas Copco QAS 38 Generator Set

The Atlas Copco QAS 38 is a 35 kW (42 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Yanmar 4TNE98-ACG engine. It is available at 208 V, 220 V, 240 V, 416 V, 440 V, 460 V and 480 V, 60 Hz and rated 50 A. It holds about 9.46 L (2.5 gal) of oil and 6.1 L (1.6 gal) of coolant. The set measures 815×362.5×455 mm (32.1×14.3×17.9 in), weighs about 1047.91 kg (2310 lb) and produces 68 dBA. An integrated tank holds 21.5 L (5.7 gal).

35 kW
Standby
0.0033 L
Displacement
9.46352778 L
Oil capacity
4
Document types

Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power35 kW
Standby kVA42
Prime power32 kW
ControllerQc1001
Oil capacity9.46352778 L
AlternatorMecc Alte ECO 32-3S
Voltage options208 V, 220 V, 240 V, 416 V, 440 V, 460 V, 480 V
Rated current[50, 80] A
Circuit breaker[3, 5] A
Battery voltage12 V
Coolant capacity6.096 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)815×362×455 mm
Dry weight1047 kg
Sound level68.0 dBA
Fuel tank21.5 L

Engine

Yanmar 4TNE98-ACG
Oil capacity9.46352778 L
Coolant capacity6.096 L
Displacement0.0033 L
AspirationNatural
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Yanmar 4TNE98-ACG
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterNot explicitly stated500 hr find
Fuel filterNot explicitly stated250 hr find
Oil filterNot explicitly stated500 hr find
BeltNot explicitly stated500 hr find
CoolantPARCOOL EG2000 hr
Coolant filter find
OilNot explicitly stated2000 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Atlas Copco QAS 38?

The Atlas Copco QAS 38 is rated 35 kW standby (42.0 kVA).

What engine does the Atlas Copco QAS 38 use?

The Atlas Copco QAS 38 is powered by the Yanmar 4TNE98-ACG engine.

What fuel does the Atlas Copco QAS 38 use?

The Atlas Copco QAS 38 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Atlas Copco QAS 38?

The Yanmar 4TNE98-ACG engine in the Atlas Copco QAS 38 has an oil capacity of 9.46352778 liters.

What alternator does the Atlas Copco QAS 38 use?

The Atlas Copco QAS 38 uses a Mecc Alte ECO 32-3S alternator.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
The starter motor turns the engine too slowly- Battery capacity too low. - Bad electrical connection. - Fault in starter motor. - Wrong grade of lubricating oil.
The engine does not start or is difficult to start- Starter motor turns engine too slowly. - Fuel tank empty. - Fault in fuel control solenoid. - Restriction in a fuel pipe. - Fault in fuel lift pump. - Dirty fuel filter element. - Air in fuel system. - Fault in atomisers. - Cold start system used incorrectly. - Fault in cold start system. - Restriction in fuel tank vent. - Wrong type or grade of fuel used. - Restriction in exhaust pipe.
Not enough power- Restriction in a fuel pipe. - Fault in fuel lift pump. - Dirty fuel filter element. - Restriction in air filter/cleaner or induction system. - Air in fuel system.
Alternator does not excite- Blown fuse.Replace fuse.
Insufficient residual voltageIncrease the speed by 15 %.
No residual voltageFor an instant apply on the + and – terminals of the electronic regulator a 12 V battery voltage with a 30 Ω resistor in series respecting the polarities.
After being excited alternator does not excite- Connections are interrupted.Check connection cables as per attached drawings.
Low voltage at no load- Voltage potentiometer out of setting.Reset voltage.
High voltage at no load- Voltage potentiometer out of setting.Reset voltage potentiometer.
Lower than rated voltage at load- Voltage potentiometer out of setting.Reset voltage potentiometer.
Current too high, power factor lower than 0.8; speed lower than 10 % of rated speed- Failed regulator.Substitute regulator.
Rotating bridge failure- Check diodes, disconnect cables.
Higher than rated voltage at load- Voltage potentiometer out of setting.Reset voltage potentiometer.
Loose sensing wires on AVRCheck sensing wires on AVR.
Failed regulatorSubstitute regulator.
Unstable voltage- Speed variation in engine.Check regularity of rotation.
Regulator out of settingRegulate stability of regulator by acting on “STABILITY” potentiometer.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Standby
Standby25%0.30.78125
Standby50%0.51.125
Standby75%0.81.875
Standby100%1.12.53125

Available documents

Spec sheet — Atlas Copco (Atlas Copco)Reference — CAS3pdfReference — Equipamentos para Aluguer tcm55-120599Parts manual — QAS 18-38 YD Trailer - 1310301166 (Atlas Copco)Service manual — QAS 38 YD Inst TNV 2004 (Atlas Copco)